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Dystopedia - A Dystopian Podcast

Dystopedia - A Dystopian Podcast

By: Matthew Davidson and Andrew Hodgson
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Dystopedia explores the worlds that warn us, from films and books and almost everything else in between. Each episode breaks down how dystopian stories reflect the systems, fears, and power structures shaping our own world, and somehow we still manage to have a laugh along the way.

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  • Men Against Fire: The Dehumanising Reality of War and Technology
    Nov 26 2025

    In this episode of Dystopedia, we return to Black Mirror to unpack one of its most chilling visions: “Men Against Fire.” We explore how Charlie Brooker’s episode connects drone warfare, propaganda, and eugenics into a haunting allegory for modern conflict.

    From the psychological conditioning of soldiers to the political climate of Brexit and Trump’s America, we dive into how technology and ideology can strip away empathy and turn people into “others.” We also trace the episode’s real-world roots in military research, Nazi rhetoric, and contemporary drone operations in Ukraine and Gaza.

    If you’ve ever wondered how close we already are to the dystopia Black Mirror warns about, this one cuts deep.

    ⚠️ Content warning: contains discussion of sexual violence.

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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • Fahrenheit 451: Ray Bradbury’s Warning About Censorship and Control
    Nov 12 2025

    This episode, we dive deep into Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451, a dystopian masterpiece that still feels shockingly relevant today. Discover the real-life inspirations behind Bradbury’s vision — from his run-in with police to his fear of growing government control, book censorship, and media manipulation. We explore how Bradbury predicted the future of technology, screen addiction, and the loss of individual thought in a world ruled by mass media.

    Join us as we unpack the novel’s powerful themes of freedom, censorship, and the dangers of conformity, and why Bradbury’s warnings matter now more than ever.

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    1 hr and 52 mins
  • Gattaca (1997) – The Most Plausible Sci-Fi Film Ever Made
    Oct 29 2025

    NASA once called Gattaca one of the most scientifically realistic science fiction films ever made. We explore its visual precision, minimalist score, and quiet intensity, examining how Andrew Niccol crafted a world where beauty and oppression share the same DNA. Beneath the film’s sterile perfection lies a story about free will, identity, and the human spirit that refuses to be engineered.

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    1 hr and 31 mins
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